James M. Cox Historical Figure Nationality: United States Religion: Protestantism Date of Birth: 1870 Date of Death: 1957 Cause of Death: Natural Causes Occupation: Newspaper Publisher, Politician Spouse: Margaretta Parler Blair Children: Eight total Affiliations: Democratic Party Turtledove Appearances: "Joe Steele" POD: 1878 Relevant POD: July, 1932 Type of Appearance: Reference

James M. Cox (1870-1957) was a governor of Ohio, a United States Representative from Congress, and the Democratic candidate for the office of President of the United States in 1920. He was badly defeated by Republican Warren G. Harding.

Throughout his life, Cox wore many hats, including high school teacher, reporter, owner and editor of several newspapers, and secretary to Congressman Paul J. Sorg.

James M. Cox in "Joe Steele"Edit

Even in 1932, the Democratic National Convention were still smarting from James M. Cox's defeat. The fact that the Convention had deadlocked between Joe Steele and Franklin D. Roosevelt (who had been Cox's running-mate) made things even more stressful.

Political offices (OTL)
Preceded by Judson Harmon	Governor of Ohio 1913-1915	Succeeded by Frank B. Willis
Preceded by Frank B. Willis	Governor of Ohio 1917-1921	Succeeded by Harry L. Davis
Preceded by J. Eugine Harding	U.S. Representative from the 3rd District of Ohio 1909-1913	Succeeded by Warren Gard
Party political offices (OTL)
Preceded by Woodrow Wilson	Democratic Party Candidate for the President of the United States 1920 (lost)	Succeeded by John W. Davis